The Oxford Handbook Of Food Fermentations

Author : Charles W. Bamforth,Robert Edwin Ward
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199742707

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The Oxford Handbook of Food Fermentations by Charles W. Bamforth,Robert Edwin Ward Pdf

Fermentation, as a chemical and biological process, is everywhere. Countless societies throughout history have used it to form a vast array of foods and drinks, many of which were integral and essential to those cultures; it could be argued that the production of beer and bread formed the basis of many agriculture-based civilizations. Today, nearly every person on the planet consumes fermented products, from beer and wine, to bread and dairy products, to certain types of meat and fish. Fermentation is a nearly ubiquitous process in today's food science, and an aspect of chemistry truly worth understanding more fully. In The Oxford Handbook of Food Fermentations, Charles W. Bamforth and Robert E. Ward have collected and edited contributions from many of the world's experts on food fermentation, each focused on a different fermentation product. The volume contains authoritative accounts on fermented beverages, distilled beverages, and a diverse set of foods, as well as chapters on relevant biotechnology. Each chapter embraces the nature of the product, its production, and its final composition. The text also touches on the raw materials and processes involved in producing packaged foodstuff, and the likely future trends in each area. In the conclusion, Bamforth and Ward present a comparison between the various products and the diverse technologies employed to produce them. Fermentation is a multifaceted process that affects a wide variety of products we consume, and The Oxford Handbook of Food Fermentations is the definitive resource that captures the science behind fermentation, as well as its diverse applications.

Author : Y. H. Hui,Lisbeth Meunier-Goddik,Jytte Josephsen,Wai-Kit Nip,Peggy S. Stanfield
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1104 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004-03-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780824751227

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Handbook of Food and Beverage Fermentation Technology by Y. H. Hui,Lisbeth Meunier-Goddik,Jytte Josephsen,Wai-Kit Nip,Peggy S. Stanfield Pdf

Over the past decade, new applications of genetic engineering in the fermentation of food products have received a great deal of coverage in scientific literature. While many books focus solely on recent developments, this reference book highlights these developments and provides detailed background and manufacturing information. Co-Edited by Fidel Toldra - Recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Research Award from the American Meat Science Association Presenting a comprehensive overview, Handbook of Food and Beverage Fermentation Technology examines a wide range of starter cultures and manufacturing procedures for popular alcoholic beverages and bakery, dairy, meat, cereal, soy, and vegetable food products. An international panel of experts from government, industry, and academia provide an in-depth review of fermentation history, microorganisms, quality assurance practices, and manufacturing guidelines. The text focuses on the quality of the final food product, flavor formation, and new advances in starter cultures for dairy fermentations using recent examples that depict the main species used, their characteristics, and their impact on the development of other fermented foods. With approximately 2,300 references for further exploration, this is a valuable resource for food scientists, technologists, microbiologists, toxicologists, and processors.

Author : NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788178331379

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Handbook on Fermented Foods and Chemicals by NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers Pdf

Numerous foods are prepared by fermentation processes in which one or more kinds of microorganisms are responsible for the characteristic flavour or texture, and sometimes for the keeping quality of the product. The manufacture of fermented food products is carried out on a small scale in homes in every country. Fermented products are more palatable and are not as easily spoiled as the natural products. The microorganisms that produce the desirable changes may be the natural flora on the material to be fermented, or may be added as starter cultures. The yield of organic acids principally lactic, serve as a preserving agents. Lactic acid fermentation is an anaerobic intramolecular oxidation reduction process. Both homofermentative and heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria participate in food fermentations. In some fermented food products, yeasts and moulds also participate along with lactic acid bacteria. Most of the reactions in living organisms are catalyzed by protein molecules called enzymes. Enzymes can rightly be called the catalytic machinery of living systems. The real break through of enzymes occurred with the introduction of microbial proteases into detergents. Most of the enzymes are produced by microorganisms in submerged cultures in large reactors called fermentors. In choosing the production strain several aspects have to be considered. Industrial enzyme market is growing steadily. The reason for this lies in improved production efficiency resulting in cheaper enzymes, in new application fields. Tailoring enzymes for specific applications will be a future trend with continuously improving tools and understanding of structure-function relationships and increased search for enzymes from exotic environments. This field deals with how are the enzymes used and applied in practical processes. A lot of fungal, bacterial and actinomycete strains with potential for producing novel industrial enzymes have been identified. This book contains sterilization, fermentation processes, aeration and agitation, use of yeast, yeast production, fermentation raw materials, production of bacterial enzymes, bread making methods, effluent treatment, production of actinomycete protease, lactic acid, citric acid. This handbook will be very helpful to its readers who are just beginners in this field and will also find useful for upcoming entrepreneurs, existing industries, food technologist, technical institution etc.

Author : Y. H. Hui,E. Özgül Evranuz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 825 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439849040

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Handbook of Plant-Based Fermented Food and Beverage Technology, Second Edition by Y. H. Hui,E. Özgül Evranuz Pdf

Fermented food can be produced with inexpensive ingredients and simple techniques and makes a significant contribution to the human diet, especially in rural households and village communities worldwide. Progress in the biological and microbiological sciences involved in the manufacture of these foods has led to commercialization and heightened interest among scientists and food processors. Handbook of Plant-Based Fermented Food and Beverage Technology, Second Edition is an up-to-date reference exploring the history, microorganisms, quality assurance, and manufacture of fermented food products derived from plant sources. The book begins by describing fermented food flavors, manufacturing, and biopreservation. It then supplies a detailed exploration of a range of topics, including: Soy beverages and sauce, soymilk, and tofu Fruits and fruit products, including wine, capers, apple cider and juice, mangos, olive fruit, and noni fruits Vegetables and vegetable products, including red beet juice, eggplant, olives, pickles, sauerkraut, and jalapeño peppers Cereals and cereal products, including fermented bread, sourdough bread, rice noodles, boza, Chinese steamed buns, whiskey, and beer Specialty products such as balsamic vinegar, palm wine, cachaça, brick tea, shalgam, coconut milk and oil, coffee, and probiotic nondairy beverages Ingredients such as proteolytic bacteria, enzymes, and probiotics Fermented food products play a critical role in cultural identity, local economy, and gastronomical delight. With contributions from over 60 experts from more than 20 countries, the book is an essential reference distilling the most critical information on this food sector.

Author : Charles W. Bamforth,David J. Cook
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119557418

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Food, Fermentation, and Micro-organisms by Charles W. Bamforth,David J. Cook Pdf

Fermentation and the use of micro-organisms is one of the most important aspects of food processing – an industry that is worth billions of US dollars world-wide. Integral to the making of goods ranging from beer and wine to yogurt and bread, it is the common denominator between many of our favorite things to eat and drink. In this updated and expanded second edition of Food, Fermentation, and Micro-organisms, all known food applications of fermentation are examined. Beginning with the science underpinning food fermentations, the author looks at the relevant aspects of microbiology and microbial physiology before covering individual foodstuffs and the role of fermentation in their production, as well as the possibilities that exist for fermentation’s future development and application. Many chapters, particularly those on cheese, meat, fish, bread, and yoghurt, now feature expanded content and additional illustrations. Furthermore, a newly included chapter looks at indigenous alcoholic beverages. Food, Fermentation, and Micro-organisms, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide for all food scientists, technologists, and microbiologists working in the food industry and academia today. The book will be an important addition to libraries in food companies, research establishments, and universities where food studies, food science, food technology and microbiology are studied and taught.

Author : Edward R.(Ted) Farnworth
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203009727

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Handbook of Fermented Functional Foods by Edward R.(Ted) Farnworth Pdf

Fermented foods have been an important part of the human diet in many cultures for many centuries. Modern research, especially on the immune system, is revealing how these foods and their active ingredients impact human health. Handbook of Fermented Functional Foods presents the latest data on fermented food products, their production processes, an

Author : Keith Steinkraus
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 796 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1995-11-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0824793528

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Handbook of Indigenous Fermented Foods, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded by Keith Steinkraus Pdf

This work offers comprehensive, authoritative coverage of current information on indigenous fermented foods of the world, classifying fermentation according to type. This edition provides both new and expanded data on the antiquity and role of fermented foods in human life, fermentations involving an alkaline reaction, tempe and meat substitutes, amazake and kombucha, and more.;College or university bookstores may order five or more copies at a special student price which is available on request from Marcel Dekker, Inc.

Author : Charles W. Bamforth,David J. Cook
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781405198721

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Food, Fermentation, and Micro-organisms by Charles W. Bamforth,David J. Cook Pdf

Fermentation and the use of micro-organisms is one of the most important aspects of food processing – an industry that is worth billions of US dollars world-wide. Integral to the making of goods ranging from beer and wine to yogurt and bread, it is the common denominator between many of our favorite things to eat and drink. In this updated and expanded second edition of Food, Fermentation, and Micro-organisms, all known food applications of fermentation are examined. Beginning with the science underpinning food fermentations, the author looks at the relevant aspects of microbiology and microbial physiology before covering individual foodstuffs and the role of fermentation in their production, as well as the possibilities that exist for fermentation’s future development and application. Many chapters, particularly those on cheese, meat, fish, bread, and yoghurt, now feature expanded content and additional illustrations. Furthermore, a newly included chapter looks at indigenous alcoholic beverages. Food, Fermentation, and Micro-organisms, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide for all food scientists, technologists, and microbiologists working in the food industry and academia today. The book will be an important addition to libraries in food companies, research establishments, and universities where food studies, food science, food technology and microbiology are studied and taught.

Author : Y. H. Hui,Lisbeth Meunier-Goddik,Jytte Josephsen,Wai-Kit Nip,Peggy S. Stanfield
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1000 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004-03-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0824747801

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Handbook of Food and Beverage Fermentation Technology by Y. H. Hui,Lisbeth Meunier-Goddik,Jytte Josephsen,Wai-Kit Nip,Peggy S. Stanfield Pdf

Over the past decade, new applications of genetic engineering in the fermentation of food products have received a great deal of coverage in scientific literature. While many books focus solely on recent developments, this reference book highlights these developments and provides detailed background and manufacturing information. Co-Edited by Fidel Toldra - Recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Research Award from the American Meat Science Association Presenting a comprehensive overview, Handbook of Food and Beverage Fermentation Technology examines a wide range of starter cultures and manufacturing procedures for popular alcoholic beverages and bakery, dairy, meat, cereal, soy, and vegetable food products. An international panel of experts from government, industry, and academia provide an in-depth review of fermentation history, microorganisms, quality assurance practices, and manufacturing guidelines. The text focuses on the quality of the final food product, flavor formation, and new advances in starter cultures for dairy fermentations using recent examples that depict the main species used, their characteristics, and their impact on the development of other fermented foods. With approximately 2,300 references for further exploration, this is a valuable resource for food scientists, technologists, microbiologists, toxicologists, and processors.

Author : Y. H. Hui,E. Özgül Evranuz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439850237

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Handbook of Animal-Based Fermented Food and Beverage Technology by Y. H. Hui,E. Özgül Evranuz Pdf

Fermented food can be produced with inexpensive ingredients and simple techniques and makes a significant contribution to the human diet, especially in rural households and village communities worldwide. Progress in the biological and microbiological sciences involved in the manufacture of these foods has led to commercialization and heightened int

Author : Y. H. Hui,E. Özgül Evranuz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 821 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439870693

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Handbook of Plant-Based Fermented Food and Beverage Technology by Y. H. Hui,E. Özgül Evranuz Pdf

Fermented food can be produced with inexpensive ingredients and simple techniques and makes a significant contribution to the human diet, especially in rural households and village communities worldwide. Progress in the biological and microbiological sciences involved in the manufacture of these foods has led to commercialization and heightened int

Author : P J Fellows
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 1152 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081005231

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Food Processing Technology by P J Fellows Pdf

Food Processing Technology: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition, has been updated and extended to include the many developments that have taken place since the third edition was published. The new edition includes an overview of the component subjects in food science and technology, processing stages, important aspects of food industry management not otherwise considered (e.g. financial management, marketing, food laws and food industry regulation), value chains, the global food industry, and over-arching considerations (e.g. environmental issues and sustainability). In addition, there are new chapters on industrial cooking, heat removal, storage, and distribution, along with updates on all the remaining chapters. This updated edition consolidates the position of this foundational book as the best single-volume introduction to food manufacturing technologies available, remaining as the most adopted standard text for many food science and technology courses. Updated edition completely revised with new developments on all the processing stages and aspects of food industry management not otherwise considered (e.g. financial management, marketing, food laws, and food industry regulation), and more Introduces a range of processing techniques that are used in food manufacturing Explains the key principles of each process, including the equipment used and the effects of processing on micro-organisms that contaminate foods Describes post-processing operations, including packaging and distribution logistics Includes extra textbook elements, such as videos and calculations slides, in addition to summaries of key points in each chapter

Author : Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu,Alina Maria Holban
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Fermented foods
ISBN : 0128112034

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Soft Chemistry and Food Fermentation by Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu,Alina Maria Holban Pdf

Author : Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu,Alina Maria Holban
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128112045

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Soft Chemistry and Food Fermentation by Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu,Alina Maria Holban Pdf

Soft Chemistry and Food Fermentation, Volume Three, the latest release in the Handbook of Food Bioengineering series is a practical resource that provides significant knowledge and new perspectives in food processing and preservation, promoting renewable resources by applying soft ecological techniques (i.e. soft chemistry). Fermentation represents a simple and very efficient way to preserve food in developing countries where other methods, depending on specialized instruments, are not available. Through processes of soft chemistry and fermentation, food ingredients can be produced with improved properties (such as pharmabiotics) able to promote health. Includes the most recent scientific progress with proven biological, physical and chemical applications of the food engineering process to understand fermentation Presents novel opportunities and ideas for developing and improving technologies in the food industry that are useful to researchers in food bioengineering Provides eco-friendly approaches towards components, materials and technologies developed for improvements in food quality and stability Includes valuable information useful to a wide audience interested in food chemistry and the bioremediation of new foods

Author : Helen Saberi
Publisher : Oxford Symposium
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781903018859

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Cured, Smoked, and Fermented by Helen Saberi Pdf

Essays on cured, smoked, and fermented foods from the Proceedings of the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cooking, 2010.